FY24 ESG RFA
How to Apply
All new and returning project applications due to be uploaded to SmartSheet by NOON on JULY 24, 2023.
All applications received by this deadline will be reviewed. Late applications will not be reviewed.
Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Application (RFA) is to solicit applications from non-profits and local units of government who are interested in providing the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) services related to assisting individuals or families that are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
Description
NC ESG funds are intended to be used as part of a crisis response system using a low barrier, housing-focused approach to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief, and one time. Activities can include:
- Engaging homeless individuals and families living on the street;
- Improving the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families;
- Helping operate emergency shelters;
- Providing essential services to emergency shelter residents,
- Rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families, and
- Preventing families and individuals from becoming homeless.
Eligibility
The Division of Aging and Adult Service, NC DHHS will accept applications for ESG funding from Continuums of Care (CoC). The applications will recommend non-profit or local government agencies for funding. Recommended agencies will contract directly with NC DHHS, Division of Aging and Adult Services, for funding or with a Fiscal Sponsor, who will then contract directly with NC DHHS_DAAS.
Please see the application for a complete list of all information that must be submitted.
RFA Instructional Session and Q&A
Informational sessions were held in June 2023.
Review the slides from those sessions
In the process of administering this program, NC DHHS_DAAS will make decisions and interpretations regarding regional, fiscal, and project applications. NC DHHS_DAAS is entitled to the full discretion allowed by law in making all such decisions and interpretations. NC DHHS_DAAS reserves the right to request additional information from any applicant. NC DHHS_DAAS reserves the right to reject any and all applications received. NC DHHS_DAAS reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw provisions contained in this application that are inconsistent or in conflict with state or federal laws or regulations. All applications for NC ESG funding become the property of NC DHHS_DAAS.
Deadline for Submission
Monday, August 21, 2023, at 5:00 pm via Smartsheet submission. Smartsheet link will be provided at a later date.
For additional details, application, and budget forms visit the NC DHHS ESG Grant Opportunities Website.
To Obtain Further Information direct all inquiries concerning this RFA to:
Chris Battle
ESG Homeless Programs Coordinator
Phone: 919-675-3067
Email: chris.battle@dhhs.nc.gov
Lisa Worth
ESG Homeless Programs Coordinator
Phone: 919-605-0085
Email: lisa.worth@dhhs.nc.gov
Alissa Pritchett
ESG Homeless Programs Coordinator
Phone: 919-614-5777
Email: alissa.pritchett@dhhs.nc.gov
Documents for 2024
- ESG FY23-24 Public Notification_FINAL
- 2023-24 Fair Share Explainer
- ESG FY23-24 Application Information
- ESG FY 23-24 NC ESG Project Application – New Applicants
- ESG FY23-24 Fiscal Sponsor Application
- ESG FY 23-24 Regional Application
- ESG FY23-24 Project_Budgets
- ESG FY23-24 CoC Participation Agreement
- ESG FY23-24 Sworn Financial Statements Template
NC 507 ESG Timeline FY 24
The NC ESG Office conducted a TA Session in June. Slides are attached. The recording can be accessed here: 2024 RFA.
Fair Share & Funding Priorities to keep in mind when considering your LOI and project application:
- Funds are awarded to CoCs based on the HUD CoC pro-rata formula, NC 507 allocation is $400,038.
- Applicants that request Emergency Response funds may allocate all dollars for Emergency Shelter Operations or allocates no less than 60% of the funding for Shelter Operations and no more than 40% for Shelter Services.
- The ESG Program prioritizes organizations that support the Housing First and low-barrier model. Our CoC written standards do require subrecipients to follow these models.
- The State strongly encourages use of emergency shelter funds to support facilities linked to rapid rehousing programs within a CoC.
- Rapid Rehousing Services and Rapid Rehousing Financial Assistance should be linked to an emergency shelter or street outreach program.
Keep in mind the entire CoC allocation is $400,038. Please consider this when submitting your LOI and project application.
June 30, 2023 at 12:00pm
Submit LOIs to coc@partnershipwake.org